1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1979 Ferrari 400 and 1979 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 | Accord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |